The Fledge & Co Souzao 2025, W. O. Klein KarooDense, almost opaque purple black in the glass with flashes of ruby at the rim. The nose is vivid and untamed, packed with brambly blackberry, sour cherry and damson plum, layered with cracked black pepper, bitter cocoa and a little smoky edge reminiscent of tobacco leaf and warm stone after rain. On the palate, the wine is energetic rather than heavy, intensely flavoured yet beautifully lifted by Souzaos naturally bright acidity. Waves of dark forest

with notes of citrus and stone fruit

uncluttered impression that reflects both the vineyard’s coastal influence and Pierro’s restrained winemaking style

made by the Armagnac producer Domaine de Papolle

texture and savoury nuance while preserving freshness

with fermentation taking place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C

Light straw yellow color

colourings

which helps preserve acidity and freshness

especially alongside roasted meat

Settled 6 miles from the Pacific

vegetable antipasti or as a delicious summer aperitif in the garden

forest floor